20. San Francisco 49ers (LW: 17)
That should be the final nail in the coffin for the San Francisco 49ers. After a 4-4 mid-season record, San Francisco stayed afloat in the treacherous NFC West with a three-game winning streak heading into Thanksgiving. With a loss to the Seahawks, the 49ers’ only hope of a postseason appearance came in the form of a potential Wild Card spot. With a loss to the Raiders – yes, that’s not a mistake – the 49ers’ only hope of a postseason appearance now comes in the form of next year’s team. Quite frankly, the 49ers have failed to meet expectations all season. With a struggling offense — ranked in the bottom-third for points scored – and a gauntlet of teams to close the season – Seattle, San Diego, and Arizona — the 49ers, indeed, must start to look ahead.
